Postcode WF2 8DX is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield West ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Thornes area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 273.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thornes is £42,927 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornes Park.
Thornes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Thornes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 273.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thornes is £42,927 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from WF2 8DX.
Thornes near WF2 8DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| 0.6 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thornes Park | Large | Walking directions to Thornes Park |
| 0.2 mi | Clarence Park | Medium | Walking directions to Clarence Park |
| 0.3 mi | Holmfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Holmfield Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Wakefield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,237 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £329,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £208,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £162,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield West
In the WF2 8DX postcode area, located within Thornes, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 8DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Ings Road, Wakefield, WF1 1RS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Ings Road, Wakefield, WF2 9SD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Ings Road, Wakefield, WF1 1RS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Continental Food Store | 125 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW | Walking directions to Continental Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Almshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1YA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.